While there are no presidential or midterm races in this “off” year, there are still plenty of intriguing contests in cities and states around the country. Here are 12 worth watching.
from the rest of the city because of a recent uptick in robberies, violent assaults and other crime.
Issues of crime and COVID have dominated the campaign, with Sliwa vowing to put an end to vaccine mandates for city employees. While Walton would have typically cruised into office following the primary victory, Brown has not relented, turning to a write-in campaign in an attempt to retain his seat. The state party has distanced itself from Walton, with the party chair Jay Jacobsin an interview last month to former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke. Jacobs initially defended his statement before later apologizing. Walton has earned the endorsements of major players in the state, including Sens.
"It’s why I have not attacked my opponent, even though she repeatedly smears my good name," Valentine wrote in As in many other cities, police accountability, crime and public safety are among the top issues in Seattle’s mayoral race. On the more moderate end, Harrell has committed to hiring more police officers, while the more progressive González supported the city council cutting 20 percent of the Seattle Police Budget’s department last year and has promised further cuts if elected mayor.
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